Re: FAQ Questions

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Date: Sun, 23 Jan 94 08:18 PST
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Subject: Re: FAQ Questions
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Patrick,

Here some answers to your questions about the Zoomer:

You can transfer files on and off of the Zoomer by using the appropriate
PCMCIA memory card along with a desktop PC with a PCMCIA card drive, or a
laptop/notebook computer with a PCMCIA slot.

RAM cards for the Zoomer are not that hard to get.  Most all SRAM (static
ram) cards will work in the Zoomer without any problems.  I just picked up a
1 meg SRAM card from Active Data for $147.00, and it workes with no problems.
 The other type of PCMCIA RAM card you will hear about are the SunDisk or
Flash Ram cards.  These cards have the advantage of only needing power when
you write data to the card, but are more expensive.  Be very careful of what
Flash RAM cards you buy for the Zoomer,  Only ONE type of card will work.  It
is a certain Rev of a 5 volt Flash RAM card.  If you are interested in a
Flash RAM card, I would suggest you call Tim at Active Data in California. 
He is very knowledgeable about what PCMCIA RAM cards will and will not work
in the Zoomer.  He also knows a lot about the PCMCIA card drives for desktop
PCs mentioned above.

Finally, I need to dispell a rumor that has been floating around.  It is NOT
possible to run any kind of standard MS-DOS software on the Zoomer.  You can
run most batch files by modifying the GEOS.INI, but the MS-DOS compatible
kernel on the Zoomer does not provide the same services that standard MS-DOS
does.  For instance, there are no Communications Port services, or even a
standard UART chip for that matter.

Hope this helps.
David Black.

(PS: whoops almost forgot Active Data's info:

Active Data
Orange, CA
1-800-223-0503 (USA & Canada)
Ask for Tim